The Open University

The Open University provides high-quality distance learning for all, so join our millions of students who have already begun their life-changing journey.

The Open University in the United Kingdom – voted top for student satisfaction for three years running – can provide the flexibility and the top-class teaching you're looking for. To study with The Open University you don't need any previous qualifications and with our world-leading blend of supported open learning and innovative course materials, you'll get an exceptional learning experience.In addition, we have been delivering Open Educational Resources since 2006 via the OpenLearn platform. We aim to break the barriers to education by reaching millions of learners around the world, providing free educational resources and inviting all to sample courses that our registered students take – for free.

The OERu makes education accessible to everyone. Coordinated by the OER Foundation, we are an independent, not-for-profit network that offers free online courses for students worldwide. We also provide affordable ways for learners to gain academic credit towards qualifications from recognised institutions.